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Skills

R
QGIS & ArcGIS
Bayesian & ML softwares
Python
Git

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Last updated on 2020-11-03.

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Benjamin Cretois 💹

I am a PhD Candidate specialising in Data Analysis. My research focus on finding statistical and computationally efficient solutions to make the best use of data collected by citizens (Citizen Science data). For this, I extensively use bayesian and machine learning tools.

Education

PhD. Candidate, spatial data analysis

Norwegian University of Science & Technology

Trondheim, Norway

Current - 2018

  • Finding statistical methods to improve the use of Citizen Science data
  • Heavy use of spatial statistics and machine learning
  • Teaching assistant in Quantitative methods and GIS courses

B.Sc & M.Sc. in Ecology & Evolution

Université de Rennes I

Rennes, France

2018 - 2016

  • Thesis: “The revival of wolves and other large carnivores and their impact on the livelihood of rural communities”
  • Basic of database management (Microsoft Access and SQL)

Experience

Research Assistant

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Trondheim, Norway

2018

  • Analyzing and summarizing data from European countries

Sergeant in the French Navy (Marine infantry)

Marine Francaise

Brest, France

2013 - 2011

  • Leading a team of 6 soldiers to secure military bases
  • Training for special forces (Commandos Marine)

Selected Writing

Point pattern analysis in R

benjamincretois.netlify.app

N/A

2020

  • Tutorial on fitting point process model with different softwares - primarily for Stan & R users.

Accounting for spatial varying sampling effort due to accessibility in Citizen Science data: A case study of moose in Norway.

Spatial Statistics

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2020

  • Sicacha-Parada, J., Steinsland, I., Cretois, B., & Borgelt, J.